Buyer

HS Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

HS Inc. is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to manage procurement, maintain vendor relationships, and ensure inventory accuracy in a fast-paced manufacturing environment in Grand Rapids, MI.

The role requires strong negotiation skills, ERP experience, and attention to detail to support on-time project completion and cost-saving opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of purchasing, buying, procurement, or related experience preferred.
• Experience purchasing raw materials, industrial components, or manufacturing supplies preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with vendors, coworkers, and management.
• Strong problem-solving and follow-up skills.
• Familiarity with sourcing, purchasing, inventory management, and vendor relationships.
• Experience with ERP systems preferred.
• Ability to negotiate pricing, delivery, and other purchasing terms as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently.
• Order industrial components, materials, supplies, and other products as needed.
• Generate, process, and track purchase orders and verify order accuracy and delivery.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with purchasing and shop staff to maintain stock levels.
• Input and maintain purchasing, inventory, and vendor information in the ERP system.
• Monitor supplier performance, lead times, pricing, and product availability.
• Communicate with vendors regarding order discrepancies, shortages, quality concerns, pricing, and delivery issues.
• Follow up on open purchase orders and communicate changes or delays to team members.
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to purchasing and inventory processes.
• May perform other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Time management

Vendor relations

Negotiation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates/Bachelors in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

• Manage time efficiently and effectively prioritize competing tasks and responsibilities.
• Practice and encourage safety-conscious work procedures and maintain a safe working environment.
• Work cooperatively and effectively within a team.
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude toward customers, vendors, and team members.
• Work with cross-functional teams to support completion of projects on time and within planned budgets.
• Communicate with team members, management, vendors, and customers regarding purchasing activities, order status, and potential issues.
• Demonstrate initiative in identifying problems and developing effective solutions.
• Order industrial components, materials, supplies, and other products as needed.
• Generate, process, and track purchase orders and verify order accuracy and delivery.
• Monitor inventory levels and work with purchasing and shop personnel to maintain appropriate inventory levels.
• Assist with maintaining and improving purchasing and inventory processes and systems.
• Research and source products across all departments, including maintenance, machining, mold making, safety, and operations.
• Input and maintain accurate purchasing, inventory, and vendor information within the ERP system.
• Monitor supplier performance, lead times, pricing, and product availability.
• Assist with identifying cost-saving opportunities and alternative products or suppliers.
• Research and establish relationships with new suppliers as needed.
• Maintain strong working relationships with existing vendors and suppliers.
• Communicate with vendors regarding order discrepancies, shortages, quality concerns, pricing, and delivery issues.
• Follow up on open purchase orders and communicate changes or delays to the appropriate team members.
• Assist with gathering purchasing and inventory information and generating reports as requested.
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to purchasing, inventory, and supply chain processes.
• Perform all duties in accordance with the requirements of ISO 9001.
• May perform other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications & Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field preferred.
• 2+ years of purchasing, buying, procurement, or related experience preferred.
• Experience purchasing raw materials, industrial components, or manufacturing supplies preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with vendors, coworkers, and management.
• Strong problem-solving and follow-up skills.
• Familiarity with sourcing, purchasing, inventory management, and vendor relationships.
• Experience with ERP systems preferred.
• Ability to negotiate pricing, delivery, and other purchasing terms as needed.

Physical Requirements

• The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• The position requires frequent lifting, pushing, and pulling of objects that are 25 lbs. or heavier.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing/shop environment and safely handle materials and products as required.